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The PMI ACP cost consists of two major components viz., the examination fees and the training cost. PMI ACP Exam fees are fixed but depends on factors like the mode chosen to take the exam (online or offline) and whether a candidate is a member of the PMI (Project Management Institute). Training cost component varies from institute to institute, and the method one selects for undergoing the training.
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Overview
Depending on the choice of training, the overall PMI ACP certification cost may vary. The PMI ACP certification teaches the frameworks of Agile principles and how to set up the project, work estimations, costs and schedule based on these principles.
Exam fees as a cost component
Exam fees structure depends on a candidate's membership status with PMI. The exam is usually conducted in online mode – Computer Based Test (CBT), but in some exceptional cases, as prescribed by the PMI, a Paper Based Test (PBT) can also be taken.
| Membership Status | Exam Type | Fees |
| PMI member | CBT | $435 |
| PMI non-member | CBT | $495 |
| PMI member | PBT | $385 |
| PMI non-member | PBT | $445 |
One can choose to take PMI membership at $139 (includes application fee of $10) and avail the member discount on examination fees.
Training cost component
ACP certification requires 21 hours of training from certified sources. Training cost will vary according to one's preferences. It is advisable to consider the experience of the training institute in the domain, the instructors' credibility and the tools and resources such as video lectures, mock tests and others provided by the training course.
An overview of training costs in different countries is available in the table below:
| Country | Currency | Classroom | Online training | Self-paced |
| India | INR | 11000- 15000 | 12000- 15000 | 10000- 12000 |
| USA | USD | 1800-2000 | 800-1400 | 500-1500 |
| Canada | CAD | 1600-1800 | 1600-1800 | 1200-1500 |
| Australia | AUD | 1800-2000 | 1700- 2000 | 250- 600 |
| Dubai | AED | 3000-7000 | 1000-3000 | 400- 500 |
StarAgile's Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Certification Training Course
StarAgile is a trusted name in Agile, Scrum and Project Management training domain. With highly experienced and dedicated trainers on board, we have trained 50,000+ professionals in a short span of 3 years.
PMI ACP certification by StarAgile offers end-to-end guidance and assistance for the enrolled participants so that they can clear the exam in the first attempt. The training also equips them to handle complex situations in agile methodologies in any project management environment.
FAQ's
1. Why are the advantages of PMI ACP certification?
PMI ACP is the most credible way of establishing your expertise as an agile professional. It makes you proficient in various agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP), DSDM, Crystal and FDD. PMI ACP certified professionals are in high demand across the world and are known to fetch higher salaries.
2. Who can take PMI ACP certification?
Professionals involved anywhere in project management in the agile environment should undertake the certification to understand the principles and practices of agile and scrum.
3. What is the PMI ACP certification cost in India?
PMI ACP certification cost in India consists of the exam fees and the training cost, which will vary according to the type of classes taken. The training cost for PMI ACP is 6999 INR + GST.
4. Does the PMI ACP certification need to be renewed? What is PMI ACP Renewal cost?
Yes. PMI ACP certification is valid for three years. The PMI ACP renewal cost includes collection of 30 professional development units (PDUs) in agile concepts.
5. What are the financial advantages of taking the PMI ACP certification?
The PMI ACP certification cost and passing criteria are strict, but there are several benefits of the program. The certification enables the candidate to qualify for jobs with expertise in Agile, Scrum, Kanban and other high demand jobs in the industry. The average pay of a PMI ACP certified professional is around $108,000 and is one of the most sought after by organizations who use agile methodologies.
Key Features
- 16 Hours of Instructor-led Live Virtual Training
- 31 Hours of training (self-paced + Live virtual trainer recorded videos)
- 20+ years highly experienced trainers
- 5 Case studies/2 hands on Projects
- End-of-Chapter Quizzes
- Application assistance with ACP application template
- 180 days of access to high-quality, self-paced learning content designed by industry experts
- 21 PDUs and 15 SEUs offered
- Course Completion Certificate
- 650+ exam practice question and answers
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Key Features
- 16 Hours of Instructor-led Live Virtual Training
- 31 Hours of training (self-paced + Live virtual trainer recorded videos)
- 20+ years highly experienced trainers
- 5 Case studies/2 hands on Projects
- End-of-Chapter Quizzes
- Application assistance with ACP application template
- 180 days of access to high-quality, self-paced learning content designed by industry experts
- 21 PDUs and 15 SEUs offered
- Course Completion Certificate
- 650+ exam practice question and answers
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ACP Certificate
What is ACP Certification? What you can learn from ACP Certification?
Nowadays, due to the changing demands of the customers and needs, IT Organizations are going through the transition by shifting their focus to agile methodology to attain customer satisfaction. Agile takes care of these frequent changes in demands, requirements and priorities.PMI-ACP certification helps one learn all the frameworks of Agile which are Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP) and test-driven development (TDD). With this certification, you will have rich knowledge of different techniques of Agile Practices, Principles and values.This PMI-ACP will teach you all the nooks and corners of the Agile using which you can set up your project, work on the estimations, cost and schedule based on the Agile Principles.
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PMI-ACP Certification Advantages+
- With PMI-ACP course, one can learn how to plan, estimate, implement Agile techniques in a project
- Not only this, PMI-ACP will teach you different frameworks of Agile like Scrum, Lean, XP, Kanban and DSDM.
- The main advantage of PMI-ACP certification is that one can get tricks of the Agile by learning how to manage the project deadlines, cost effectiveness in the Project, Budgeting and Timelines.
- One can learn about Scrum in detail since Scrum is the widely used frameworks of Agile. One can learn Scrum events, artifacts and Scrum Roles with PMI-ACP Certification
- A Certified PMI-ACP Professional will be highly preferred amongst the crowd. This certification will add lot of value to your Profile as well as you will have good knowledge base about the Subject Matter
- PMI-ACP certification will also yield you good salary package as compared to other non-certified Professionals since PMI-ACP certification is in huge demand
- With PMI-ACP certification in hand, you can easily aim for managerial roles in the organization provided you have enough skills to support.
Who Can Attend for PMI-ACP Certification
- Scrum Masters, Scrum Team Members and Product Owners
- Developer and Programmer
- Software Engineer and System Engineer
- Co-ordinators
- Test Manager and Test Engineer
- Team Lead, Project Lead and Tech Lead
- Project Manager, Delivery Manager and Technical Project Manager
ACP Certification & Exam FAQ's
1. PMI ACP training cost ?+
The training cost for PMI ACP is 6999 INR + GST.
2. From which certification body I would receive ACP certification?+
3. What is the process for ACP Certification renewal?+
One can renew the certification after completion of the mandatory PDU’s and after paying the required fees for renewal
4. PMI-ACP Certification validity?+
The certificate is valid for 3 years period after successfully completing the exam. One can renew the certificate after 3 years.
5. How to download PMI ACP Certification after completing the examination?+
6. Can I retake the ACP Certification Exam If I fail in first attempt?+
7. What is the passing score for PMI ACP certification?+
The PMI does not disclose the passing score of candidates nor do they confirm on the minimum passing marks. Since PMI is based on ‘sound psychometric analysis’ as mostly its computer based , the question set for each individual is different ,so the passing scores are always different. Howeverpm according to the trainers of PMI-ACP Agile Certification aspirants, most of them would estimate that the passing score is around 70%
8. How much is PMI ACP certification cost /fees for PMI ACP Certification?+
9. Is PMI ACP training online or classroom?+
StarAgile offers PMI ACP training in two modes 1. Live virtual session and 2. Self paced Learning
10. Can I pause the PMI ACP Certification exam for some time and resume it later?+
Yes, you can pause the test in between and you are allowed to re-take the test later. Your test will resume from where you left, but the test time will be reduced by the amount of time you’ve taken in the previous attempt
11. What is the duration for ACP certification exam?+
The certification exam has 120 multiple-choice questions and you have 3 hours to complete it.
12. Is ACP certification online or paper passed exam?+
It is a 120-question, multiple-choice test. The exam is conducted throughout the year via Prometric testing centers and there is a specific application process you need to follow to take this exam.
It is also a paper based test but still there are prerequisite to be completed before attending the test
13. What is the exam pattern for ACP Certification?+
14. What is the weightage for PMI ACP Certification questions from each domain?+
15. What is the exam process for PMI ACP Certification?+
Following mentioned is a step-by-step guide to get your certification’s done. One has to follow the below mentioned process for the certification and also what needs to be done after you are a certified,
- Submit your application; an individual needs to complete the application within 90 days from the date of initialization.
- Application completeness review; will get a response within 10 days after submission
- Payment process; one need to make the payment before appearing for the exams
- Audit process; Once your application is selected, you have 90 days to submit your audit materials. You will be getting a feedback from PMI within 7 days
- Multiple choice examination eligibility; once your application is shortlisted you can take an exam for a maximum of 3 times within a year.
- Certification cycle; once you pass your exam you are confirmed with your certification
- Certification Maintenance; each individual has to work on PDU’s within 3 years cycle.
- Certification Renewal; one can renew the certification after completion of the mandatory PDU’s and after paying the required fees for renewal
- Certification suspension; your certificate get expired after the 3rd year anniversary if you have not applied for a renewal certificate.
- Certification expiration; occurs at the end of the suspension period, if you don’t fulfill the continuing certification requirements towards certification maintenance.
16. What is the PMI ACP Certification fees?+
There are 2 ways to attend the exam either an online test or a paper based test. Cost for both the test varies and also the cost varies if you are a PMI member or a non-member.
So if you are attending a computer based test, the cost would be
US $435 for PMI members
US $495 for non-members
And if you are attending a paper based test, the cost would be
US $335 for PMI members
US $395 for non-members
17. Can someone take ACP Certification without training?+
Yes or no. If you do want to know the whole lot, you are very much advised to read and study all the recommended books, you will need to extract the parts that are needed for the exam on your own with reference to the exam syllabus. But this would require lot of time.
On the other hand, to save your time, some quality Agile project management education for the PMI-ACP exam (the 21 contact hours) can help you learn and understand all the contents for the examination without requiring you to read through the list of books. They have done the hard work of extracting the essences of each book and re-arrange them into a structure that’s in line with the PMI-ACP® examination content outline.
An individual can choose StarAgile to help you to study and pass the PMI-ACP exam as it is the most cost effective and comprehensive prep course for PMI-ACP you can find
18. Eligibility criteria for PMI-ACP Certification?+
An individual should have 2000 hours of general project management experience in the last 5 years. Agile Certified Practitioner requires the holders to have at least 1,500 hours of practicing Agile methodologies in their actual work. Also 21 contact hours must be earned in agile practices.
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PMI-ACP Certification and Training FAQ's
1. Does StarAgile offer Live Virtual and online classes for PMI-ACP?+
2. What is Live Virtual training?+
Live Virtual trainings will be delivered via video conferencing. Students have the option to take the course in person or join the live classrooms remotely from their desktop. We can see and hear the course instructor and other classmates in real time
3. Is this live training, or will I watch pre-recorded videos?+
All of the classes are conducted via live online streaming by using GOTO WEBINAR tool. They are interactive sessions that enable you to ask questions and participate in discussions during class time. We do, however, provide recordings of each session you attend for your future reference for exam preparation.
4. What infrastructure do I need to attend PMI-ACP Certification Online?+
5. How 100% money back guarantee?+
6. What are PDUs and SEUs?+
Professional Development Units (PDUs) is the term used for continuing education credit by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to renew PMI certifications. Scrum Education Units (SEUs) is the term used for continuing education units by the Scrum Alliance to earn the CSP (Certified Scrum Professional) certification.
7. How many PDUs and SEUs I will get after completing PMI-ACP training Online?+
After completing PMI-ACP training participant will be awarded with 21 PDUs and 21 SEUs
8. Payment Procedure?+
Payment can be made via Credit card, Debit card, Net banking, Cheque /Wallets/ NEFT
9. What next after PMI-ACP Training Course placeholder?+
After PMI-ACP certification placeholder we suggest you go for SAFe Agilist 4.5 training as it deals with scaling Agile at Enterprise level.
10. Who delivers this PMI-ACP training Online?+
11. How many attempts do I have to pass the exam?+
Total PMI offers 3 attempts for ACP course, first attempt will cost $495 for non-member and $435 for member, second attempt will cost $395 for non-member and $335 for member, third attempt will cost for $395 non-member and $335 for member
12. How does StarAgile assure me that the PMI-ACP training and course material delivered will help in clearing exam?+
StarAgile follows unique framework and this will help professional to clear exam in 45 days. We our course package includes pre- recorded videos, Live virtual session by highly experienced trainers, 5 Simulation exams, 2 Projects, 5 Case Studies, End of chapter quizzes.
13. Is the PMI-ACP training course online aligned to the latest exam and course changes implemented by PMI®?+
Yes, our training is completely aligned to the latest update done to the course by PMI® for the Year 2018.
14. Is exam fee included in the course fee?+
No. The exam fee is not included.
15. How many questions are there in the PMI-ACP® exam?+
The PMI-ACP® examination will consist of 100 scored items and 20 unscored (pre-test) items. The unscored items will not be identified and will be randomly distributed throughout the exam. The Duration of the PMI-ACP® exam is 3 hours.
16. What certification do I get post PMI- ACP training placeholder?+
After successful completion of the PMI-ACP training placeholder, you will be awarded the course completion certificate along with the 21 hours PDU certificate from StarAgile that makes you eligible to take up PMI-ACP examination.
17. Do you provide assistance for the PMI-ACP certification exam application process?+
18. How many years PMI-ACP certification is valid?+
Certification is valid for 3 years. Professional must renew their certificate with 30 PDUs every 3 years
19. Who provides the PMI-ACP certification placeholder?+
For Agile Certified Practitioner certificate, professionals must take exam from Project Management institute (PMI), which is recognized globally
20. PMI-ACP Certification Process?+
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21. What is the exam fee for PMI-ACP Certification?+
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22. What are the Prerequisites for PMI-ACP Certification?+
23. Who can do PMI-ACP Certification placeholder?+
Project Manager, Agile team members, Delivery Manager, Technical Project Manager, Team Lead, Project Lead, Tech Lead, Release Manager, Test Manager, Program Manager, Test Engineer, Quality Assurance, Test Analyst, Business Analyst, Software Engineer, System Engineer, Developer, Programmer, Scrum Masters, Scrum Team Members, Product Owners, Project Executives, Project Engineers etc.
24. What is the average salary for PMI-ACP Certified professionals?+
The average salary for PMI-ACP certified professionals are $ 1,23,000 p.a
25. What skills your will learn after PMI-ACP Certification placeholder?+
- Agile Principles and Mindset
- Value-Driven Delivery
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Performance
- Adaptive Planning
- Problem Detection and Resolution
- Continuous Improvment (Product, Process, People)
26. Career benefits after doing PMI-ACP Certification?+
27. How many PDUs and SEUs I will get after completing PMI-ACP training placeholder?+
After completing PMI-ACP training participant will be awarded with 21 PDUs and 21 SEUs
28. Payment Procedure?+
One can make Payment via Credit card; Debit card, Net banking, Cheque /Wallets/ NEFT. For more details you can get in touch with us.
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PMI ACP Course Manual
Looking forward to a career in agile? Yes, it is the way the industry is trending and most of the organizations have started embracing agile techniques. It is because of the iterative processes which save time, money, and eliminate errors. For your hunger to grow, you need to understand the right career path. Having started working in agile it is a good practice to get certified with a globally recognized institute.
What is PMI ACP course
What is PMI
What is ACP
Who can apply for PMI agile certified practitioner
- If you are working in an agile project as a PM, team lead, or developer, then you need to go for this training at some point in time which will allow you to master the basics in the right manner.
- Every developer can begin their agile career by learning the agile methodology from scratch
- As a team member, you will know how to gel with your team and tune your mindset in an agile way.
- As a PM you are expected to practice agile in your projects and that becomes easy after attending this course. Set an example for your team.
Why PMI-ACP certification training
- Understand agile principles and tune your mindset to embrace agile methodology as it is the way the product development will happen in the coming years.
- Know how to carry out delivery in a value-driven manner. Delivery time matters and so the value too. The training will educate an ACP to handle delivery giving importance to the value.
- Stay engaged with the stakeholder and they are the key people for successful project delivery.
- Master the art of managing team and embrace adaptive planning
- Work towards continuous improvement by detecting and resolving problems periodically.
How to apply for the certification
- Complete the training to collect your PDU
- Fill the exam form and become a PMI member
- Pay the fees
- Schedule a date for examination and take the test
- Pass the test to get qualified for a certificate.
PMI ACP certification requirements
- A minimum of 2000 hours of work experience in projects.
- Along with that, you need 1500 hours of work exp in agile projects.
- Attended a minimum of 21 hours PMI agile certified practitioner training course.
Agile certified practitioner training
- Check for their experience in training offered and how many have been successful
- Know if they offer PDUs and SEUs.
- Ask them if their trainer has the required professional experience
- Do they provide you with recorded videos that will let you prepare for the examination?
- Will case studies be part of the training? This is important because those will help you go through a practical experience during training.
- Know if they conduct projects to test your skills at the end of the training
- What kind of materials they give matters as you need to refer them and get ready for the examination
- Do they assist with application assistance?
- How many practice exam questions they provide?
Application process
- Create a login with the PMI website and fill an application form. You have 90 days to complete the form from the date you created an account.
- After the application process, you will get a reply in 10 days about your application status.
- Then you need to submit documents within 90 days and PMI will take 1 week to check your documents.
- Make payment and schedule your exam. You can fix a date within 1 year period from the date your application got approved.
- Also, you are allowed with 3 attempts to pass the exam.
PMI ACP certification cost and PMI ACP exam fee
PMI ACP exam pattern
- The examination is online with 120 MCQs and you need to complete them in 180 minutes.
- 120 questions will include 20 pretest questions. However, you will not know which pretest questions are and you need to give equal importance to all questions.
- The 7 domains on which the questions will revolve include
| Domain | Number of questions |
| Agile principles | 9 |
| Delivery – Value Driven | 14 |
| Engaging with stakeholders | 9 |
| Team performance | 9 |
| Adaptive planning | 6 |
| Detecting and resolving problems | 5 |
| Continuous improvement | 6 |
- You can resume the test after pausing and you will retake the test from the place you left. But remember that the test time will continue from the time where you left.
- It is possible to make 3 attempts to clear the examination beyond which you need to make payment of USD 335 and USD 395 for members and nonmembers respectively.
- There is no passing score and no marks awarded for the examination. It is based on the number of questions you wrote right and each question has different weightage. Therefore you need to prepare well and marks do not matter in this examination.
PMI ACP cost and renewal process
- Your certificate is valid for 3 years from the day you passed your examination.
- You need to collect 30 PDU to renew your certification after 3 years
- Login to the PMI site with your credentials and submit your earned PDUs make payment to renew the certificate. Members need to pay USD 60 whereas nonmembers will pay USD 150 for renewal.
- There are several options to earn PDUs which is a separate topic by itself.
Benefits of attending PMI agile training
- Hearing from a learned professional will help in easing grasping. It also allows getting doubts clarified.
- Connecting with other participants will provide room for discussions and hence teamwork culture is inhibited.
- Case studies will pave the way for practical experience and projects will make the participant work hands-on.
- Finally, the mock examination will provide the necessary idea about how the actual will be conducted and what kind of questions will be asked.
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